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R267 AAK

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

1,222 mi
Last recorded1,222 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 AAK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 1,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 1,218 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,525 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,522 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both sides (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,069 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 91,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,190 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,180 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 73,830 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,094 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,015 miles

corrosion offside sill panel.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,878 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2011 55,795 miles

Radiator leaking

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear number plate cracked

Waterpump hose leaking

Pass 19 May 2010 49,966 miles

areas of sills and under side showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate cracked ,bumper damaged

Pass 21 May 2009 42,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 May 2009 42,913 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,172 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,954 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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R267 AAK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R267 AAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R267 AAK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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